Historical Events
- Book publisher Simon and Schuster founded
Famous Birthdays
- David Bailey, British fashion and portraiture photographer(Vogue; Alice Cooper "Billion Dollar Babies" album cover art), and director, born in Leytonstone, Essex, England
- Hans Herbjørnsrud, Norwegian author
- Ian Brady [Ian Duncan Stewart], British serial killer (Moors Murders), born in Glasgow (d. 2017)
- John Considine, actor (Reginald Love-Another World)
About January 2, 1938
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
